2019 Publications
Woodland Creation & Management – Frequently Asked Questions (Podcast)
In order to make the most of the 30 minutes of free advice offered by Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service, this podcast has been created to help give a better understanding…
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Podcast: Changing Practices for a Changing Climate – Adapting in the Arable Sector
In this podcast, Agricultural Consultant Malcolm MacDonald chats to Harry Henderson, AHDB’s Knowledge Transfer Manager, and later with Gavin Elrick, SAC Consulting’s soils, drainage and nutrient management expert. Topics discussed…
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Thainstone Soil & Nutrient Network – An Introduction to Kirkton Farm
Kirkton Farm near Thainstone is one of the Soil & Nutrient Network host farms for 2019-2020. In this podcast, we hear from our host farmer, Scott Campbell, who is the…
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Agribusiness News December 2019
With the UK election almost upon us it is tempting to think that the Brexit impasse may soon be resolved and we can all get back to more productive issues. …
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Case Study: Reducing Compaction at Mertoun Estate
Read our Case Study on Reducing Compaction at Mertoun Estate Mertoun Estate manages 1,800 ha of cereals, oilseeds and potatoes across four farming units in the Scottish Borders. Jack Parsons…
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Access for Harvesting – making the most of your woodland
Good access to a farm woodland is essential to allow active management of the crop throughout its lifetime. This video will help you start thinking about how best…
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Guide To Trace Elements
Ewe health and performance are closely linked, and the ewe’s dietary requirements must be met for optimum performance. Trace element requirements must be met to prevent deficiencies occurring which may affect livestock’s health, welfare, and performance. Cobalt, selenium, copper and iodine are covered in this Fact Sheet including their roles, the symptoms of deficiency, trace element levels required, diagnosis of deficiency, and supplementation.
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Farm Advisory Service newsletter November 2019
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Arable Scotland 2019: video
Arable Scotland was a brand-new event for Scotland where the industry could view, share and explore the new innovations that will drive the markets and the future sustainability of Scottish…
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